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In his daily devotional, "LIVING HOPE in the End of Days," author Dr. John S. Barnett gives the reader a moving and fact filled biblical message to start each day. The premise of the book is that we are indeed in the end of days and that Christians will need their Savior, their Bibles, and each other. While Dr. Barnett espouses a pre-tribulation rapture, his message applies through even these times of the early "birth pains."
I am truly loving this book and I can't help but reading ahead, so for me the days are passing by quickly. Not a problem, I know Dr. Barnett has quite a few books ahead for me to enjoy. Following is just a snippet of one delightful Wednesday morning read.
Ron B.
Wednesday: Jesus’ Greatest Touch
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” —John 8:11
The loveliest picture I know of Christ’s forgiveness is the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Her story, recorded for us in John 8:1–11, represents one of the most beautiful portraits of the greatest touch of Jesus, His complete cleansing and forgiveness.
As you read this retelling of that incredible moment in Christ’s ministry, watch for the contrasts between man’s touch and Jesus’ touch; man’s countenance and Jesus’ countenance; man’s tone of voice and Jesus’ tone of voice; man’s lack of mercy and Jesus’ mercy. Whom would you rather face?
John 8 opens early in the morning in the wide spaces of the Temple courtyard where Jesus often taught, and crowds often gathered to hear Him. As the sun rose higher and coolness of the dawn began to melt away Jesus was seated and holding the complete attention of a growing crowd. Suddenly the sound of an angry mob shatters the quietness of Christ’s message.
Surging forward are well-known religious leaders, both scribes and Pharisees. They push their way roughly through those who listened to Christ and drag a woman forward. She is dazed, unkempt, weeping, and limp as they cast her in a heap at Christ’s feet.
With voices of hatred, eyes of contempt, and faces hard as stone the accusation they brought is hurled at Christ like a spear. This woman was guilty of adultery; they were the witnesses—and she should be stoned. Silently Jesus took in the situation...
